Marathons of the World, Updated Edition: Complete Guide to 50 Events on Seven Continents

by Hugh James, Alexander James

Here is the ultimate guide to 50 of the world's best marathons. If you're a long-distance runner looking for a new challenge, or a marathon novice with a spirit of adventure, this informative guide will help you choose the perfect course. The marathons included here embrace far flung corners of the globe and every continent. They include fast and flat city runs, endurance events in hot and humid climates, scenic mountain challenges, the chance to run through historic sites and even in the polar regions. Whether you're chasing a personal best time, hoping to compete with the elite, taking on a personal challenge and raising money for charity, or are a back-of-the pack runner taking in the sights and sounds of a life-affirming event, this informative guide will provide you with all you need to make an informed decision about each event. Each marathon is rated for difficulty, and includes an expert analysis of the course. Included too, are practical details such as the organizing body to contact for each event, when to enter, and when the run takes place, so that you can plan ahead. Stunning photography provides an overview of each marathon experience.

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2012

Reviews

[Jo_Scho_Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like running you’ll like this book. Here are 50 of the world’s best marathons - from the Australian Outback Marathon (Wow - just imagine the scenery!) to the North Pole Marathon (average temp whilst running it -minus 25C/13F).

It’s a great coffee table book and has some interesting facts about each marathon such as difficulty ratings & no of participants. As much as I love running I just couldn’t ever do a marathon, so I take my hat off to all those super fit and incredible people across the globe who’ve completed one. I’ve managed 2 half marathons but there is no way in the world I could run that distance twice!

And coincidentally yesterday I submitted my application for the Great North Run (half marathon) for the third time - maybe this book inspired me....

[Kaoru Cruz · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are several races I'd like to run. There are a few races I'd never try but find out about was fun.

[James Bittle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dollar store find. Pretty interesting, and great visuals.

[Mabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesante, ilustrado y con los datos más importantes.

[Amandalea Goebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fascinating book! I don’t run, but it was so interesting to learn about all of the marathons that are offered around the world. I enjoyed the details of the culture at the marathons and things to do afterwards

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Coffee table style book. A bit of information on 50 marathons around the world. Lots of pictures with from 1 to 4 pages on each run